Mercedes’ rivals may block the introduction of the ‘megaphone’ exhaust, according to reports. Already utterly dominating the 2014 season, Mercedes will try the trumpet-like exhaust attachment at Barcelona during next ...
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Renault losing patience with late-paying F1 teams
Renault on Friday said it is losing patience with some of its F1 team customers. The French supplier’s F1 chief Jean-Michel Jalinier revealed to reporters in Barcelona that more than ...
Read More »Renault says Red Bull car ‘extreme’
Renault F1 chief Jean-Michel Jalinier insists the struggling French supplier should not be written off in 2014. Many believe Renault’s early-season problems with the all-new turbo V6 ‘power unit’ have ...
Read More »Lotus finally confirms 2014 Renault deal
Lotus and Renault on Thursday finally announced a new engine deal for 2014 “and beyond”. The Enstone team had already begun winter testing with the French marque’s new turbo V6 ...
Read More »No ‘Infiniti’ engine for Red Bull in 2014 – Renault
Renault has ruled out speculation Red Bull’s V6 engines could be rebranded ‘Infiniti’ in 2014. It has been suggested that world champions Red Bull’s ever-closer ties to title sponsor Infiniti, ...
Read More »Renault denies Tavares exit to affect F1
Renault has denied the departure of the French carmaker’s chief operating officer Carlos Tavares will affect the formula one programme. Media reports last week suggested the exit of motor racing ...
Read More »Renault content with loss of customer Williams
Renault on Thursday indicated it can cope with the loss of F1 engine customer Williams. Amid reports Mercedes is offering its turbo V6 at a lower price, Williams announced that ...
Read More »Renault engine deal for Toro Rosso to be announced
Toro Rosso’s anticipated switch from Ferrari to Renault power for 2014 and beyond will be announced imminently, the German magazine Sport Bild reports. Paddock rumours for several months have hinted ...
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